Parkinson’s Today Show How Vibration Therapy May Help
Wearing vibrating gloves could provide valuable assistance for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. According to researchers, vibrations have the ability to reset nerves that misfire and reduce tremors, stiffness and slow movement. Beginning in the 19th century, when neurologer Jean-Martin Charcot noticed his patients’ symptoms improving after long carriage rides, various researchers experimented with vibrating […]
Read MoreVibration Therapy for Bone Health
Vibration therapy is an alternative form of dynamic loading used in clinical trials to promote bone health. Osteoporosis is an incapacitating condition in which bones become fragile and brittle over time, potentially leading to life-altering fractures. Though osteoporosis may be brought on by age, medications, diet and lifestyle factors, there are ways of avoiding its […]
Read MoreVibrational Healing Therapy
Vibrational healing therapy uses energy and frequency manipulation to facilitate health and well-being. Its foundation is in the belief that humans are energetic systems and any imbalance in vibration can lead to physical and emotional dis-ease. At a session, you’ll either sit or lie down while a practitioner uses various instruments – singing bowls, tuning […]
Read MoreOccupational Therapy Uses Vibrating Pens to Teach Handwriting
Handwriting can be challenging for children. One factor may be excessive pencil pressure. Occupational Therapists utilize occupation-based methods to teach correct pressure adjustment. One such method includes using a vibrating pen as sensory input for children. They can use it to improve kinesthetic feedback from paper and to better grade pencil pressure. It’s easy to […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Cycloid Vibration Therapy
Cycloid vibration therapy offers an ideal alternative for people who can’t participate in physical activities due to medical restrictions or fear of physical activity, offering the equivalent of exercise with many therapeutic benefits. Niagara’s cycloidal massage function helps promote skin and soft tissue blood flow, relieving back muscle spasms while increasing flexibility resulting in pain […]
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